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Best RV Parks & Resorts in Rhode Island

189 Reviews

Rhode Island's RV campgrounds range from modest state parks to full-service private resorts with varying hookup options. Fishermen's Memorial State Park Campground in Narragansett provides water, electric, and sewer hookups, operating from April to October with sites suitable for larger rigs. Newport RV Park (formerly Melville Ponds) features 175 sites with full hookups including 50-amp service, operating April through October near Portsmouth. Wawaloam Campground in Richmond offers big-rig friendly sites with water, electric, and sewer connections plus amenities like a pool. Burlingame State Park Campground provides RV sites with electric hookups and drinking water in a more natural setting. "Sites are not bad. They did have stone down for a base. Sites are 1/2 in wooded areas and 1/2 in open field."

Many Rhode Island RV sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer months and fall foliage season. Several campgrounds have sanitary dump stations, though Fort Getty Campground lacks this amenity, requiring visitors to use facilities at nearby parks for a fee. Most RV parks accommodate pets, though additional daily fees may apply at some locations like Wawaloam. Leveling can be challenging at certain campgrounds - one camper noted, "many sites are on a slight slope so leveling blocks are needed." Cell service is generally reliable throughout the state's camping areas. Most Rhode Island RV parks close seasonally, typically operating April through October, though Holiday Acres Campground remains open year-round. The state's compact size allows for convenient exploration, with most attractions within a short drive of camping locations.

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Best RV Sites in Rhode Island (35)

    1. Newport RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Portsmouth, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 682-2424

    $70 - $140 / night

    "Melville Ponds worked out the best for us because it was adjacent to a county park with wooded hiking trails, a large pond and an off-leash dog park which were very appealing because of our dog."

    "We stayed in the premium pull through sites here. The whole campground is gorgeous. You’ll notice how clean and quiet it is right when you first arrive."

    2. Meadowlark RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Newport, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 846-9455

    3. Ashaway RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Bradford, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 377-8100

    "Nice campground, a mix of seasonal & short-term visitors. The sites are VERY close, but the people are nice and we had a great stay."

    4. Timber Creek RV Campground

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    Bradford, RI
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    5. Carr Point Recreation Facility

    3 Reviews
    Middletown, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 841-3283

    "There are 6 spots with water and electric, there's a campground not too far with a dump station for $20. The view is nice and there's a recreation area next to the campground."

    6. Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Narragansett Pier, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 789-8374

    $18 - $28 / night

    "Rainy nasty October weekend but nonetheless facilities were spotless. Hookups were awesome and easy. Layout is amazing, mostly pull through and pet friendly. Definitely a summer destination next year."

    "Nice level site. Big pull through. Fireplace and picnic table are in good shape. Electric and water work. Bathrooms are spotless. Well... Not anymore 😂"

    7. Fort Getty Campground

    7 Reviews
    Jamestown, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 423-7211

    "Perfect location for a summer / beach camp. Mostly for RVs but tent site #6 was great. Views of the ocean to wake up too and tucked away from main area."

    "Such a beautiful destination for tourists, travelers, & beach goers....Talk about being right on the water with access to excellent swimming."

    8. Whispering Pines Campground

    7 Reviews
    Rockville, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 539-7011

    $60 - $80 / night

    "Great privately owned family campground. The pool, splash pad, live music and activities for the kids were great! AT&T service had only one bar. Couldn’t stream but worked for calls and texts."

    "I believe we camped there too early in the season to fully enjoy the grounds. The pool, splash pad, and nearly everything else was non operational or locked up still."

    9. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    Pascoag, RI
    +1 (401) 568-6700

    $18 - $75 / night

    "The sites do not have hook ups, but water faucets can be found throughout the camp, and there is is dump station. There are pit toilets around the camp, and there is a central modern bathroom."

    "Tons of hiking trails. Picnic tables and fire pit at each site. The folks a few miles down the road by the rotary sell giant piles of wood for $10. They do not have an on site store or sell firewood."

    10. Holiday Acres Campground

    6 Reviews
    Chepachet, RI
    Website
    +1 (401) 934-0780

    $35 - $50 / night

    "It has a few bumps and bruises that could be improved but overall it was a safe place with lots of families. "

    "Had everything we needed: 50 amp, water, sewer. It was field-style camping, which I don’t mi d at all. Nice easy in and out of sites, lots of activities on the weekend, and nice area overall."

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  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2017

    Newport RV Park

    Great location to Newport

    We chose this park due to its location close to downtown Newport (a mere five miles). There is a lot to do in this area and we wanted to spend time sightseeing. The other camping option, which did appeal to us, was Fishermen’s Memorial State Park but it was a good 30-40 minutes away from downtown Newport and required paying bridge tolls so we decided to give Melville Ponds a go. There is another RV park closer to downtown but it seemed more like a parking lot not very appealing. Melville Ponds worked out the best for us because it was adjacent to a county park with wooded hiking trails, a large pond and an off-leash dog park which were very appealing because of our dog.

    The park has over 100 sites and spread out over many acres. Roads are gravel and easy enough any size RV to navigate. Some sites are set beneath large trees in an attractive wooded setting while others are in an open grassy area with pads being both gravel and grass. The park is a mix of seasonal and transient campers. Site types include full hook-up (max 30 amp), water/electric only, dry camping, and a large tent section. There is a dump station located at the entrance to the park and gray water dump stations are spread among sites without sewer. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. The bathrooms and shower house are located in the middle of the park and were very clean. There is a small camp store, large playground, basketball court, and open air covered pavilion with picnic tables.

    We chose a site in the open because the winds were projected to be 40-50 mph while we were there and we did not want falling branches on the coach. Our site (F4) had 30 amp and water. Satellite reception (Dish TV) was good and we were able to get a number of air antenna channels. The section that we were in was very big rig-friendly and one site that can be used as a pull-thru.   

    The park is open from April 15th to November 15th. Prices vary depending on the season, if you have a weekly/monthly rate, and the type of hook-ups you want. We paid $38/night for water and 30 amp service.

    The park is located within 1/2 mile of restaurants, gas stations, grocery, shopping, and more. Downtown historic Newport is a 10-minute drive away and you are only 35 minutes from Providence.  There is definitely lots to do in Newport and Providence. You can tour 70-room mansions, visit the beach, brush up on tennis history at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, watch boats cruise in and out of a beautiful harbor, shop, eat at fabulous restaurants, and gawk at the charming historic homes. 

    The location of this park was great for what we were doing – not too far from Newport but in a nice quiet section of town. The distance between sites was far enough that you did not feel cramped or on top of your neighbor. The nearby hiking trail was perfect for our dog and while it was just a few miles long, it was great because it was within walking distance and she could swim in the pond. The close proximity of restaurants was an added bonus.

  • Nick P.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Newport RV Park

    Clean and quiet camping close to downtown

    We stayed in the premium pull through sites here. The whole campground is gorgeous. You’ll notice how clean and quiet it is right when you first arrive. Check in was under a minute; the staff already had everything prepared which made it super simple. The premium sites have no shade and are a little close to the neighbors. However, they have great paver stone patios and fire pits. They also had a slight downhill slope so it required some extra blocks to level out. Overall, the whole place is a great campground. Plenty of hiking within walking distance and a short drive to all local attractions. Plenty of amenities and a modest camp store as well. I’ll be back for sure.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Burlingame State Park Campground

    Huge campground, not many level sites.

    I've never camped in Rhode Island, so I was curious to see what a state park campground had to offer. Rates are reasonable for state residents, but quite high if you are out-of-state, given the amenities. There are no hookups, but dump stations are available. Bathrooms have flush toilets and coin-operated showers. There's a small beach at the pond, a boat ramp, and proximity to wildlife refuges and the ocean. It's a HUGE campground, with 700 sites and 20 cabins. Canoes are available to rent.

    There's a nice playground, a camp store, and a naturalists cabin. Trails are available for hiking and biking. The beach is sandy and there's a small parking lot there, but I suspect most people walk to it. No alcohol allowed. 

    I didn't see more than a handful of level sites, with varying degrees of slope, but many are quite large. If you have an RV, plan to level; if you have a tent, be sure to bring good mattresses to protect you from the roots and rocks and orient your head to the uphill side. Most of the sites have some degree of visual separation from their neighbors, but there are places where it's hard to tell where one site ends and the next one starts. Site have fire rings and picnic tables, but if you plan to cook over the fire, bring your own grate or plan to use sticks and/or aluminum foil. 

    If you don't have a tent, consider reserving one of their rustic cabins. These offer two sets of bunks (no mattresses) and a small porch with a picnic table and fire ring outside. Some are located along the pond.

    3-4 bar cell phone coverage. No road traffic. East Beach is nearby, but parking fills early.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Wawaloam Campground

    Family friendly, great campstore, quiet

    We stayed here from a Tuesday to Thursday with our 21ft travel trailer & our dog. We had site 50. It was private, a great size & has water/electric. We had good cover on our site & the area our site was in was super quiet. There are both seasonal and regular sites on this campground. The camp store has everything you might need. The front gate staff are friendly and helpful. There seemed to be lots of activities on the weekends & it's definitely a family friendly/kid friendly spot. Dog friendly too! Lots of other campers had their dogs w them. We used this as our home base to visit Newport, which is about 35 min from the campground.

  • J
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    Last minute trip

    Rainy nasty October weekend but nonetheless facilities were spotless. Hookups were awesome and easy. Layout is amazing, mostly pull through and pet friendly. Definitely a summer destination next year.

  • J
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Charlestown Breachway State Park Campground

    Sound of waves to fall asleep

    This is RV only campground. No running water. No electricity hookup. No dump station. Only trash and outhouses. Very close to the beach, watch both the sunrise and the sunset at the site. Falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing. No picnic table. No fire ring (open fire not allowed). A lot of campers run their generator, so be prepared to hear/smell them. But quiet hours are very respected.

  • Brad B.
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Newport RV Park

    Excellent Location & Clean Facilities !

    Excellent location for exploring the cites and beaches of Rhode Island! Call ahead to check on shade versus full sun sites if that’s important and take note of grass and course gravel pad material as well. The main campground is on a slope, so be prepared for some leveling requirements, especially sites #216 and #217 (front to back). Also, our site #215 was at the bottom of the hill, so it was a bit mucky. This site also sloped down on both sides of the pad significantly reducing the usable footprint of the area. Otherwise a perfect experience with friendly hosts, clean facilities and centrally located!

  • seafar96
    Apr. 16, 2021

    Fishermens Memorial State Park Campground

    Very professionally managed

    Nice level site. Big pull through. Fireplace and picnic table are in good shape. Electric and water work. Bathrooms are spotless. Well... Not anymore 😂

  • I
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Newport RV Park

    Best dog park

    We got a great pull through full hookup with a 5 minute walk to a huge dog park. There are also a bunch of beautiful trails right from the park

Guide to Rhode Island

Rhode Island offers a variety of RV camping experiences, perfect for those looking to explore the scenic beauty and attractions of this charming state.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • Many RV parks, like Newport RV Park, provide essential amenities such as electric hookups and sewer connections, making your stay comfortable and convenient.
  • Bowdish Lake Camping Area features both electric and water hookups, ensuring that you have everything you need for a pleasant camping experience.
  • At Meadowlark RV Park, guests can enjoy the convenience of electric hookups, although it lacks some other amenities like showers and toilets.

RVers appreciate amenities like picnic tables and firewood

  • Oak Embers Campground offers picnic tables and firewood, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors and cozy campfires.
  • Holly Tree Camper Park provides picnic tables and a friendly atmosphere, making it a great spot for families and groups.
  • At Timber Creek RV Campground, visitors can find picnic tables and a market, adding to the convenience of their stay.

Explore the historic charm of Newport

  • Newport RV Park is just a short drive from the historic sites of Newport, allowing campers to easily explore the area's rich history and stunning architecture.
  • While staying at Bowdish Lake Camping Area, you can venture into Newport for a taste of its vibrant culture and beautiful coastal views.
  • Meadowlark RV Park offers proximity to Newport, making it a convenient base for those looking to enjoy the city's attractions.

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